When interviewed, Johnston said he was went outside his home to smoke a cigarette when he saw children running through his yard. He said he told them not to do that and then saw them run back into the neighboring house.

He doesn't remember anything else up to the point police arrived, telling officers he'd been drinking and "had a good buzz going."

He admitted he owned the shotgun but denied pointing it at anyone.

Johnston is now facing two charges of 2nd degree assault with a dangerous weapon.